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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, CPI Aerostructures's Enterprise Value is $97.38 Mil.
CPI Aerostructures's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.96 Mil. Therefore, CPI Aerostructures's EV-to-FCF for today is -32.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for CPI Aerostructures's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CVU'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -406.05 Med: 13.19 Max: 301.32
Current: -32.88
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of CPI Aerostructures was 301.32. The lowest was -406.05. And the median was 13.19.
CVU's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 182
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 34.035
vs CVU: -32.88
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
CPI Aerostructures's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
CPI Aerostructures's share price for today is $5.29.
CPI Aerostructures's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.130.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
CPI Aerostructures EV-to-FCF Related Terms
CPI Aerostructures EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CPI Aerostructures's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, CPI Aerostructures's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
CPI Aerostructures EV-to-FCF vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, CPI Aerostructures's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CPI Aerostructures's EV-to-FCF falls into.
CPI Aerostructures's current Enterprise Value is $97.38 Mil.
CPI Aerostructures's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.96 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CPI Aerostructures (CVU) has a EV-to-FCF of -32.88 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on CPI Aerostructures and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CPI Aerostructures ranks #999999 out of 182 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Is CPI Aerostructures' EV-to-FCF too high?
CPI Aerostructures' current EV-to-FCF is -32.88. Based on the distribution chart, CPI Aerostructures ranks #999999 out of 182 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CPI Aerostructures has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPI Aerostructures' EV-to-FCF compare to PEW and XTIA?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, CPI Aerostructures ranks #999999 out of 182 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places CPI Aerostructures in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 34.04. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Aerospace & Defense companies is 34.04, based on 182 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on CPI Aerostructures and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 34.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPI Aerostructures's current EV-to-FCF is -32.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPI Aerostructures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPI Aerostructures (CVU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.73, compared to a current price of $5.29 — trading 93.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -32.88. CPI Aerostructures' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CPI Aerostructures (CVU), the current EV-to-FCF is -32.88 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is CPI Aerostructures (CVU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPI Aerostructures stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.29 is trading 93.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.73.
GuruFocus considers CPI Aerostructures to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CVU:
EV-to-FCF: -32.88
GF Value™: $2.73 vs. price of $5.29 (93.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CVU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CPI Aerostructures Inc is engaged in the manufacturing of structural aircraft parts for fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters in both the commercial and defense markets in the United States. It also provides engineering, program management, supply chain management and kitting, and Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services. CPI also acts as a subcontractor to prime aircraft manufacturers in the production of commercial aircraft parts. CPI Aero supplies the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye surveillance aircraft, the A-10 Thunderbolt attack jet, the Gulfstream G650, the UH-60 BLACK HAWK helicopter, and the S-92 helicopter, and others.
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